HC Deb 06 April 1998 vol 310 c90W
Mr. Gerrard

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what additional guidance has been provided to entry clearance officers following the abolition of the primary purpose rule. [37727]

Mr. Fatchett

Entry Clearance posts overseas were sent detailed guidance shortly after the Government announced their intention to abolish the Primary Purpose rule. They were told that, with effect from 5 June 1997, applicants who would formerly have been refused under the Primary Purpose rule alone should be granted entry clearance. They were also reminded that there had been no change of policy in respect of the other requirements of the Immigration Rules.